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My cat was in heat but not mated. When will she return to heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 6 lbs

my cat was in heat last month for 10 days but she was not mated. it has been 3 weeks 4 days but she have not yet returned to heat.she is an indoor cat and was not let out during her heat period. how much time will it take for her to return to heat

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on March 18th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! She is a bit late in returning in to heat. Cats usually go back in to heat with in 1-3 weeks during mating season. If she is not pregnant it should be anytime now. If the mating season is ending it could be longer, more towards 3 months. I hope this helps!

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